Best Restaurants in Ploenchit / Wireless, Bangkok

Thailand Tatler

The ever-present Artur eagerly goes out of
his way to make all guests welcome. The decor is stylish
with touches of eccentricity. Tamara de Lempicka
prints mix with functional steakhouse table setting and
delightful fresh flower arrangements. Read an overview

Set in a simple house decorated with family
prints and a preponderance of white, with a pleasant
outside area, this is place to come and gossip with
friends over a leisurely dinner alongside the well-to-do
Thai clientele that has taken to Baan Glom Gig. Read an overview

Bacchus is a relaxed, multi-storey dining and
drinking establishment amidst several similar places
in Ruamrudee Village. The ground-floor bar area gets
noisy, but things calm down as you climb the stairs.
Service is eager but rather disorganised. Read an overview

Decked out with ornate Indian design details,
chairs with silk upholstery and low lighting, the spacious
dining room has an appropriately exotic ambience. The
kitchen is visible behind a glass partition, which adds to
the experience. Read an overview

Sophisticated atmosphere and stylish decor
with white tones and wooden furniture complement
authentic Italian cuisine. Well-groomed staff is
knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, but can
be less than attentive in busy periods. Read an overview

It's all about heritage at the 45-year-old
Fireplace Grill, one of the longest established specialised
steakhouses in Bangkok. The revamped interior features
beautiful volcano tiles with new LED lighting over wine
displays. Read an overview

Gaggan offers a wonderful gastronomical
experience, but don't go expecting conventional Indian
food. The white decor gives a contemporary feel, with
a candle-lit rooftop dining area and a small garden in
front. Staff is well-versed in the dishes they serve and
attentive without being too pushy. Read an overview

Gai and Joel Wilkinson are a husband-and wife team who met and made their names in Hua Hin, and have now brought their eclectic cooking talents to Bangkok, in the location previously occupied by Ember. Service is knowledgeable, helpful and attentive. Read an overview

Gianni's successful tenure as one of
Bangkok's top Italian restaurants is a double-edged
sword. It might seem sedate compared to some of the
newer, hipper Italian venues that keep popping up, but
Gianni continues to serve gourmet food that excites
first-timers and satisfies a devoted local clientele. Read an overview

A current hot spot where the hip and beautiful
go, but with excellent Western food to back up the hype.
The vibe inside is New York City bistro with a large bar
dominating the room while outside is all about seeing
and being seen on a candle-lit terrace. Read an overview

For Bangkok's Mexican food lovers, this is the
place they've been waiting for all these years. The venue
is cheap and cheerful, but you come here not for the
interior design; you come for the food. Read an overview

Chef Chavalit Yamwong, who has been with
the restaurant since opening, has assumed head cook
duties and is outshining his French predecessors at this
breezy, relaxed but stylish all-day dining restaurant and
bar. Sit at the outside terrace and imagine you are in
Paris as the world passes by. Read an overview

A new general manager, a new chef and a
new vibe sees Liu approach its teen years with aplomb.
Located at the Conrad Hotel, the restaurant has been
operating since 2002. Decorated in pseudo-imperial
decor, the setting is nothing to write home about but
with the new direction, the lights are dimmed, the mood
is enhanced and the service retains its excellence. Read an overview

A tastefully elegant dining room with ceilingto-
floor picture windows that look out onto the hotel's
lush garden and pool area makes for a wonderfully
relaxing venue in which to enjoy the fine dining Read an overview

Contemporary chic decor that is also cosy
and comfortable along with attentive and professional
service. Whether you require a smart lunch or
extravagant romantic dinner this room sets a perfect
tone for either. Read an overview

Nara is a favourite haunt for high-society
Thais despite its modest surroundings in the lower level
of Erawan Bangkok. There is also much to recommend
this restaurant to foreigners with an extensive selection
of Thai dishes on offer all at a very reasonable price. Read an overview

If the name isn't enough, exposed bricks,
bullfighting posters and a replica of the football World
Cup offer further heavy hints to the origin of Fernando
Andres's cuisine. This is a place for relaxed eating and
drinking, in the Spanish tradition, abetted by efficient,
helpful staff. Read an overview

Designed by Tony Chi on the mezzanine of
the Grand Hyatt Erawan, this contemporary restaurant
incorporates cooking stations close to all diners in a
modern and cosy but open atmosphere. Read an overview

Deliciously subtle flavours in eye-pleasing
presentations will delight diners who don't want to be
filled up, as portions are dainty. The venue is elegantmodern
with an open kitchen at the back. A whimsical
touch is the projection of silent films on the wall. Read an overview